Homemade Tiffin Dora Cake
A Tiffin Dora Cake is a delightful treat combining the classic flavors of tiffin (a no-bake chocolate biscuit cake) and the iconic Japanese Dora Cake (a pancake sandwich filled with sweet paste).Here’s a step-by-step guide to make a homemade version:

Ingredients:

For the Tiffin Layer:

• 200g digestive biscuits (crushed into small pieces)

• 100g unsalted butter

• 2 tbsp golden syrup or honey

• 150g dark chocolate

• 50 g milk chocolate

• 50 g chopped nuts or dried fruits (optional)

For the Pancakes (Dora Cake):

• 2 large eggs

• 100g plain flour

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 50 g sugar

• 1 tbsp honey

• 2-3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)

For Filling:

• Sweetened whipped cream, chocolate ganache, or red bean paste (traditional for Dora cakes)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tiffin Base:

• Melt the butter, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and golden syrup in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.

• Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the crushed biscuits and nuts/dried fruits.

• Press the mixture firmly into a lined round cake tin and chill in the fridge until set.

2. Make the Dora Pancakes:

• In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and frothy. Add honey and mix well.

• Sift in flour and baking powder, then mix until smooth. Add milk gradually to achieve a pourable batter.

• Heat a non-stick pan over low-medium heat. Pour small amounts of batter to form 3-4 inch pancakes.

• Cook until bubbles appear, then flip and cook for another minute. Cool on a rack.

3. Assemble the Tiffin Dora Cake:

• Remove the tiffin base from the fridge and place it on a serving plate.

• Spread your chosen filling over the top.

• Stack one or two pancakes over the filling, ensuring even layers.

• Repeat layers of filling and pancakes as desired, finishing with a pancake on top.

4. Decorate:

• Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with melted chocolate, or top with fruits for garnish.

Enjoy your unique homemade Tiffin Dora Cake!